2022 Map of Shannon Butte

About this map

Mad River Ridge dominates the central topography of this section of the Six Rivers National Forest, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Mad River. The presence of the Ruth Airport along Mad River Road highlights the modern infrastructure supporting this remote area. To the southwest, the Eel Wild and Scenic River carves through the terrain, separated from the Mad River watershed by high points like Shannon Butte and Smith Peak. Several flatlands, including Packwood Flat, Raglan Flat, and Maple Flat, suggest pockets of level ground amidst the steep drainages of Raglan Gulch and Secret Gulch. The map captures a transition between protected forest lands and the complex river systems of Trinity County, featuring numerous springs such as Surveyor Spring and Wiregrass Spring that feed the local creeks.